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  • Page 1 Operating Instructions AV Receiver...
  • Page 2 IMPORTANT CAUTION Read these instructions. Only use attachments/accessories specified by RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK the manufacturer. Keep these instructions. DO NOT OPEN Use only with the cart, stand, tripod, bracket, or Heed all warnings. table specified by the manufacturer, or sold with The lightning flash with arrowhead symbol, CAUTION: The exclamation point within an equilateral...
  • Page 3 The Safety of Your Ears is in Your Hands This transmitter must not be co-located or operated IMPORTANT NOTICE Get the most out of your equipment by playing it at a THE MODEL NUMBER AND SERIAL NUMBER OF in conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter. safe level –...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. Please read through these operating instruc- 05 Basic playback Playing a source ................................51 tions so you will know how to operate your model properly. Playing an iPod .................................52 Contents Playing a USB device ...............................53 Playing an MHL-compatible device ..........................54...
  • Page 5 10 Controlling the rest of your system 14 Additional information ® About the Remote Setup menu............................81 About Wi-Fi ..................................110 Operating multiple receivers ............................81 SABRE DAC .................................110 Setting the remote to control other components ......................81 About HDMI ..................................110 Selecting preset codes directly ............................81 HTC Connect ...................................110 Programming signals from other remote controls .......................82 About iPod ..................................110...
  • Page 6 Flow of settings on the receiver The Input Setup menu (page 48 (When using connections other than the recommended connections) 10 Basic playback (page 50 Flow for connecting and setting the receiver The unit is a full-fledged AV receiver equipped with an abundance of functions and terminals. It can be used eas- 11 Switching the HDMI output (page 76 ily after following the procedure below to make the connections and settings.
  • Page 7 　 　 Before you start 　 Features ............................8 Checking what’s in the box ......................10 Installing the receiver ........................11 　 Loading the batteries ........................11 Operating range of remote control unit ..................11...

  • Page 8: Features

    This unit is an AV receiver developed based on the latest high performance Class D amplifier and integrating the essence of Pioneer’s high sound quality designs. This new generation reference amplifier offers outstanding performance with high sound quality and reproduces the latest in multi-channel digital contents.
  • Page 9 Before you start 　 Network Connectivity 　 Built-in Wi-Fi Built-in Bluetooth Wireless Technology This receiver is compatible with Wi-Fi standards, and supports the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz dual bands. This receiver, equipped with Bluetooth wireless technology, lets you enjoy music files on an iPhone or other Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device wirelessly.

  • Page 10: Checking What's In The Box

    Unauthorized transfer, duplication, broadcast, public transmission, translation, sales, lending or other such matters that go beyond the scope of “personal use” or “citation” as defined by Copyright Law may be subject to punitive actions. Permission to use this CD-ROM is granted under license by PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION.

  • Page 11: Installing The Receiver

    Before you start 　 Installing the receiver Operating range of remote control unit 　 ! When installing this unit, make sure to put it on a level and stable surface. The remote control may not work properly if: ! Don’t install it on the following places: ! There are obstacles between the remote control and the receiver’s remote sensor.
  • Page 12 　 　 Controls and displays 　 Remote control ..........................13 Display ............................15 Front panel ............................. 16 　...

  • Page 13: Remote Control

    Controls and displays 　 The remote has been conveniently color-coded according to component control using the following system: Remote control ! White – Receiver control, TV control 　 ! Blue – Operation of other devices and each input (TUNER, etc.) (See pages This section explains how to operate the remote control for the receiver.
  • Page 14 Controls and displays 　 13 u SOURCE 　 Press to turn on/off the power to the Pioneer device connected to the receiver. 14 Remote control LED Lights when a command is sent from the remote control. 15 SUB ZONE CONTROL buttons ! Z2 (ZONE 2) –...

  • Page 15: Display

    Controls and displays 　 (PHASE CONTROL) Display 　 Lights when the Phase Control is switched on (page 61 Lights when the input signal level is lowered to reduce distortion (page 73 AUTO DIGITAL PLUS FULL BAND TUNED SOUND TrueHD MULTI-ZONE STEREO DTS HD ES 96/24 S.RTRV SOUND...

  • Page 16: Front Panel

    Controls and displays 　 Remote sensor Front panel 　 Receives the signals from the remote control (page 11 MASTER VOLUME dial Front panel controls To access the front panel controls, catch the sides of the door with your fingers and pull forward. 　...
  • Page 17 Controls and displays 　 21 MCACC SETUP MIC jack 　 Use to connect the supplied microphone (page 47 22 iPod/iPhone terminals Use to connect your Apple iPod/iPhone as an audio source (page 36 ), or connect a USB device for audio and photo playback (page 36 23 HDMI 5 INPUT terminal...
  • Page 18 　 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment ......................19 Rear panel ............................19 Determining the speakers’ application ..................20 　 Placing the speakers ........................22 Connecting the speakers ....................... 23 Installing your speaker system ..................... 24 About the audio connection ......................26 About the video converter ......................

  • Page 19: Connecting Your Equipment

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your equipment 　 Notes This receiver provides you with many connection possibilities, but it doesn’t have to be difficult. This chapter ! The RS-232C terminal is exclusively for the installer. explains the kinds of components you can connect to make up your home theater system. ! The input functions below are assigned by default to the receiver’s different input terminals.

  • Page 20: Determining The Speakers' Application

    Connecting your equipment 　 [B] Dolby Enabled Speaker system connection Determining the speakers’ application 　 *Default setting This unit permits you to build various surround systems, in accordance with the number of speakers you have. ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch/5.2.2ch ! Be sure to connect speakers to the front left and right channels (L and R).

  • Page 21: C] 7.2 Channel Surround System (Surround Back/Front Wide) Connection

    Connecting your equipment 　 [C] 7.2 channel surround system (Surround back/Front wide) connection [E] 5.2 channel surround system & Front Bi-amping connection (High quality 　 surround) ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch SB/FW ! Speaker System setting: Front Bi-Amp 　 Front Bi-Amp 　...

  • Page 22: Placing The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 [G] 5.2 channel surround system & HDZONE connection (Multi Zone) Placing the speakers 　 ! Speaker System setting: HDZONE Refer to the chart below for placement of the speakers you intend to connect. Listener speaker placement guidelines Main zone HDZONE Sub zone...

  • Page 23: Connecting The Speakers

    Connecting your equipment 　 Layout as seen from the side Connecting the speakers 　 TMdL / Each speaker connection on the receiver comprises a positive (+) and negative (–) terminal. Make sure to match TMdR these up with the terminals on the speakers themselves. This unit supports speakers with a nominal impedance of 4 W to 16 W.

  • Page 24: Installing Your Speaker System

    Connecting your equipment 　 Dolby Enabled Speaker Installing your speaker system 　 Dolby enabled speakers bring a new sense of height and immersion to the listening experience without installa- At the very least, front left and right speakers only are necessary. Note that your main surround speakers should tion of overhead speakers.
  • Page 25 Connecting your equipment 　 ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch/5.2.2ch ! Speaker System setting: 7.2ch/5.2.2ch Speaker Setting: Dolby Sp (Front) Speaker Setting: Dolby Sp (Surr) 　 Dolby Enabled Speaker Dolby Enabled Speaker Front right Subwoofer 1 Center Subwoofer 2 Front left Center LINE LEVEL LINE LEVEL...

  • Page 26: About The Audio Connection

    Connecting your equipment 　 Bi-amping your speakers Bi-wiring your speakers 　 Bi-amping is when you connect the high frequency driver and low frequency driver of your speakers to different Your speakers can also be bi-wired if they support bi-amping. ! With these connections, the Speaker System setting makes no difference. amplifiers for better crossover performance.

  • Page 27: About The Video Converter

    Connecting your equipment 　 About the video converter About HDMI 　 The video converter ensures that all video sources are output through the HDMI OUT 1 and HDMI OUT 2 The HDMI connection transfers uncompressed digital video, as well as almost every kind of digital audio. terminals.

  • Page 28: Connecting Your Tv And Playback Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! When connecting to an HDMI/DVI-compatible monitor using the HDMI OUT 2 terminal, switch the HDMI Connecting your TV and playback components output setting to OUT 2 or OUT 1+2. See Switching the HDMI output page 76 　...

  • Page 29: Connecting Your Dvd Player With No Hdmi Output

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting your DVD player with no HDMI output Connecting your TV with no HDMI input 　 This diagram shows connections of a TV (with HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component with no This diagram shows connections of a TV (with no HDMI input) and DVD player (or other playback component) to HDMI output) to the receiver.

  • Page 30: Connecting An Hdd/Dvd Recorder, Bd Recorder And Other Video Sources

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! In order to listening to HD audio with this receiver, connect an HDMI cable, and use analog video cable for ! If your HDD/DVD recorder, BD recorder, etc., is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend con- video signal input.

  • Page 31: Connecting A Satellite/Cable Receiver Or Other Set-Top Box

    Connecting your equipment 　 ! If your set-top box is equipped with an HDMI output terminal, we recommend connecting it to the receiver’s Connecting a satellite/cable receiver or other set-top box HDMI SAT/CBL IN terminal. When doing so, also connect the receiver and TV by HDMI (see Connecting using 　...

  • Page 32: Connecting Other Audio Components

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting other audio components Connecting AM/FM antennas 　 This receiver has both digital and analog inputs, allowing you to connect audio components for playback. Connect the AM loop antenna and the FM wire antenna as shown below. To improve reception and sound quality, When you set up the receiver you’ll need to tell the receiver which input you connected the component to (see connect external antennas (see Connecting external antennas...

  • Page 33: Making Multi-Zone Connections

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting external antennas Making MULTI-ZONE connections 　 To improve FM reception, connect an external FM antenna to FM UNBAL 75 W. Equipment connected to this receiver in a different room (sub zone) from a room with this receiver (main zone) can be played by operating this receiver (multi-zone function).
  • Page 34 Connecting your equipment 　 Basic MULTI-ZONE setup (ZONE 2) MULTI-ZONE setup using HDMI terminal (HDZONE) 　 Connect a separate amplifier to the AUDIO ZONE 2 OUT jacks on this receiver. You should have a pair of speakers attached to the sub zone amplifier as shown in the following illustration. Important ! MAIN/HDZONE at ZONE Setup must be set to HDZONE in order to use the HDZONE function (page 98...

  • Page 35: Connecting To The Network Through Lan Interface

    Connecting your equipment 　 Multi-zone connection using the HDMI terminal and speaker terminals Connecting to the network through LAN interface 　 (HDZONE) By connecting this receiver to the network via the LAN terminal, you can listen to Internet radio stations. To listen to Internet radio stations, you must sign a contract with an ISP (Internet Service Provider) beforehand.

  • Page 36: Connecting An Ipod

    Connecting your equipment 　 Connecting an iPod Connecting a USB device 　 This receiver has a dedicated iPod terminal that will allow you to control playback of audio content from your iPod It is possible to play audio and photo files by connecting USB devices to this receiver. using the controls of this receiver.

  • Page 37: Connecting An Hdmi-Equipped Component To The Front Panel Input

    A damaged power cord can cause a fire or give you an electric shock. Check the power cord once component in a while. If you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company for a replacement.
  • Page 38 　 　 Basic Setup 　 Initial settings of this receiver ...................... 39 Setting with a special application (Start-up Navi) ..............39 Perform settings using the AVNavigator built into this receiver ..........39 　 Setting by referring to the operating instructions ..............41...

  • Page 39: Initial Settings Of This Receiver

    Basic Setup 　 Operating Environment Initial settings of this receiver 　 ! AVNavigator can be used in the following environments. There are three ways to initialize this receiver. — Windows PC: Microsoft ® Windows Vista ® /Windows ® 7/Windows ® 8/Windows ®...
  • Page 40 Basic Setup 　 ! With a Windows PC, you can use the following method to launch AVNavigator. ! When using an iPad/iPhone/iPod touch, from the App Store, download iControlAV5, which is a free applica- Launch Explorer and right-click <SC-91> displayed in the ‘Network’ folder, then click tion.

  • Page 41: Setting By Referring To The Operating Instructions

    Basic Setup 　 This part explains the connection settings for all networks. Setting by referring to the operating instructions 　 Use HOME MENU when referring to the operating instructions for various settings. Connecting this receiver and router with a wired LAN About the Home Menu This receiver’s Home Menu (HOME MENU) can be used to make various settings and to check and adjust items 　...
  • Page 42 Basic Setup 　 A: Connecting with a LAN cable (wired LAN) 10 Select ‘OFF’ or ‘ON’ for the Enable Proxy Server setting to deactivate or activate the proxy 　 server. Simply connect the LAN cable. Network settings are unnecessary. In case you select ‘OFF’, proceed with Step 13. In case you select ‘ON’, on the other hand, proceed with Step 11. ! When wireless LAN is set once, the following procedures 1 through 3 must be executed.
  • Page 43 Basic Setup 　 C: Perform this receiver’s settings using the iOS equipment (iOS version 7.1 or later) ! Select [Wi-Fi]. 　 The Wi-Fi settings of your iPod/iPhone/iPad (equipment with iOS version 7.1 or later) can be applied to this receiver. ! The iOS equipment and router must be connected through Wi-Fi.
  • Page 44 Basic Setup 　 ! Select [Complete]. 3 Enter the PIN code in the access point. Enter in the access point whose indicated PIN code is shown within two minutes after closing the PIN 　 code confirmation screen. Success or failure of connection will be indicated on the screen. XXXXXX The PIN code input method varies depending on wireless LAN equipment.
  • Page 45 　 computer. Select ‘Network Connection’ from the Network, Bluetooth menu. [Pioneer Setup:xxxxxxxx] will be shown in the SSID field. “xxxxxxxx” represents a number unique to each Select ‘Wireless’ from the Network Connection menu. product. Select [Manual] with the i/j button, and press the ENTER button.
  • Page 46 Basic Setup 　 Select ‘Frequency Band’ at i/j. ! Network Standby – Even when the unit is in standby mode, it is possible to turn on the power of the unit from iControlAV5 (page 46 　 Select the frequency with k/l. ! Friendly Name –...
  • Page 47 Basic Setup 　 Play ZONE Setup Press u STANDBY/ON to switch on the receiver and your TV. 　 Make sure that the TV’s video input is set to this receiver. You can select what zone to play when playing via AirPlay and Bluetooth equipped devices as well as when play- ing audio content on equipment in the home network in DMR mode.

  • Page 48: The Input Setup Menu

    Basic Setup 　 ! EQ Type – When you select Expert for Measurement Type, set the correction method of the frequency char- The Full Auto MCACC Setup procedure is completed and the Home Menu menu reappears acteristics of the viewing environment. Usually, set SYMMETRY. For details, see Automatic MCACC (Expert) 　...

  • Page 49: Changing The Osd Display Language (Osd Language)

    Basic Setup 　 Select the input function that you want to set up. Input Terminals Input function 　 The default names correspond with the names next to the terminals on the rear panel (such as DVD or SAT/CBL HDMI Audio Component which, in turn, correspond with the names on the remote control.

  • Page 50: Basic Playback

    　 　 Basic playback 　 Playing a source ..........................51 Playing an iPod ..........................52 Playing a USB device ........................53 　 Playing an MHL-compatible device ....................54 Listening to the radio ........................55 Music playback using Bluetooth wireless technology ............... 56...

  • Page 51: Playing A Source

    Basic playback 　 Playing a source 　 Note Here are the basic instructions for playing a source (such as a DVD disc) with your home theater system. Depending on the input to be played, the playback operation can in some cases be performed using the on- screen display.

  • Page 52: Playing An Ipod

    Use i/j to browse the selected category (e.g., albums). ! Installing software versions other than indicated on the website of Pioneer to your iPod/iPhone may result in ! Use k/l to move to previous/next levels. incompatibility with this receiver.

  • Page 53: Playing A Usb Device

    ! For high resolution files, some time may be required for the photo to appear. ! Pioneer cannot guarantee compatibility (operation and/or bus power) with all USB mass storage devices and ! To return to the previous level any time, press RETURN.

  • Page 54: Playing An Mhl-Compatible Device

    Files encoded using Windows Media Codec 9 may be playable but some parts of the specification are not supported; specifi- gaps, use WAV or FLAC files. cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. d Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. Music files e 32 kHz, 176.4 kHz and 192 kHz support 2-channel audio sources only.

  • Page 55: Listening To The Radio

    Basic playback 　 Saving station presets Listening to the radio 　 If you often listen to a particular radio station, it’s convenient to have the receiver store the frequency for easy The following steps show you how to tune in to FM and AM radio broadcasts using the automatic (search) and recall whenever you want to listen to that station.

  • Page 56: Before You Start Music Playback Using Bluetooth Wireless Technology

    Notes front panel of the unit. ! The Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device must support A2DP profiles. ! Pioneer does not guarantee proper connection and operation of this unit with all wireless technology enabled devices. Remote control operation The remote control supplied with this unit allows you to play and stop media, and perform other operations.

  • Page 57: Radio Wave Caution

    Basic playback 　 Listen to music on the unit from a Bluetooth capable device 　 Notes A Bluetooth connection will be created between the Bluetooth capable device and the unit. ! In the event noise appears in your television image, there is the possibility that a Bluetooth wireless technology enabled device or this unit (including products supported by this unit) are causing signal interference with Procedures for connecting to the unit should be performed from the Bluetooth capable device.

  • Page 58: Listening To Your System

    　 　 Listening to your system 　 Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes ..........59 Selecting MCACC presets ......................60 Choosing the input signal ......................60 　 Better sound using Phase Control ....................61 Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control ..........61...

  • Page 59: Enjoying Various Types Of Playback Using The Listening Modes

    Listening to your system 　 With multichannel sources, if you have connected surround back, top middle, front wide speakers, you can select Enjoying various types of playback using the listening modes (according to format): 　 ! EXT.STEREO – See above Using this receiver, you can listen to any source in surround sound.

  • Page 60: Selecting Mcacc Presets

    Listening to your system 　 Selecting MCACC presets 　 Notes ! The Front Stage Surround Advance (F.S.SURROUND) function allows you to create natural surround sound ! Default setting: MEMORY 1 effects using just the front speakers and the subwoofer. If you have calibrated your system for different listening positions, you can switch between settings to suit the ! When ECO MODE 1 or ECO MODE 2 is selected, the front panel’s display lights with the dimmest brightness.

  • Page 61: Better Sound Using Phase Control

    Listening to your system 　 Better sound using Phase Control Better sound using Phase Control and Full Band Phase Control 　 This receiver’s Phase Control feature uses phase correction measures to make sure your sound source arrives at This receiver is equipped with the two types of functions that correct phase distortion and group delay: Phase the listening position in phase, preventing unwanted distortion and/or coloring of the sound.
  • Page 62 　 　 Playback with NETWORK features 　 Introduction ........................... 63 Playback with Network functions ....................64 About network playback ......................66 　 About playable file formats ......................68...

  • Page 63: Playback With Network Features Introduction

    About the Spotify audio stream playback function page 65 iPhone, iPad and the software versions for iTunes that are indicated on the Pioneer website. AirPlay may not be compatible with iPod, iPhone, iPad or iTunes software versions other than those indicated on the Pioneer Notes website.

  • Page 64: Playback With Network Functions

    Basic playback controls 　 The HTC Connect-compatible smartphones, Please check Pioneer website for up to date information about com- You can perform the following operations with the remote control of this receiver. Note that some buttons are not patible devices and audio format support.
  • Page 65 　 over the Internet. The access code required for registration on the special Pioneer Internet radio site is displayed. Make a memo of Spotify audio streams can be enjoyed using this unit and your smartphone or other mobile digital device.

  • Page 66: Connecting Your Equipment About Network Playback

    VIRUSES, INTERFERENCE, HACKING, OR OTHER SECURITY INTRUSION, AND PIONEER DISCLAIMS ANY LIABILITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE FOREGOING. PIONEER IS NOT LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY LOSS OR DAMAGE ARISING FROM ACCESS TO OR USE OF CONTENT. NO ORAL OR WRITTEN INFORMATION OR ADVICE GIVEN BY PIONEER OR ITS CUSTOMER SERVICES REPRESENTATIVES WILL CREATE ANY SUCH WARRANTY.

  • Page 67: About Playback Behavior Over A Network

    ! Depending on the security software installed on a connected PC and the setting of such software, network connection may be blocked. Pioneer is not responsible for any malfunction of the player and/or the NETWORK features due to communica- tion error/malfunctions associated with your network connection and/or your PC, or other connected equipment.

  • Page 68: About Playable File Formats

    <a> cally, Pro, Lossless, Voice. Bitrate 8 kbps to 320 kbps e Uncompressed FLAC files are not supported. Pioneer does not guarantee playback. VBR/CBR Supported/Supported f DSD files cannot be played in the sub zone. 32 kHz, 44.1 kHz, 48 kHz, Sampling frequency 88.2 kHz, 96 kHz, 176.4 kHz,...
  • Page 69 　 　 Control with HDMI function 　 About the Control with HDMI function ..................70 Making Control with HDMI connections ..................70 HDMI Setup ............................ 70 　 Before using synchronization ....................... 71 About synchronized operations ....................71 Sound Retriever Link ........................71 Cautions on the Control with HDMI function ................

  • Page 70: Control With Hdmi Function About The Control With Hdmi Function

    HDMI Setup 　 Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- You must adjust the settings of this receiver as well as the connected Control with HDMI-compatible compo- sible when the component is connected to the receiver using an HDMI cable.

  • Page 71: Before Using Synchronization

    ! The synchronized amp mode remains in effect even if the receiver’s input is switched to a component other than one connected by HDMI. The operations below can also be used on Pioneer Control with HDMI-compatible TVs. ! When the receiver’s volume is adjusted or the sound is muted, the volume status is displayed on the TV’s screen.

  • Page 72: Using Other Functions

    　 　 Using other functions 　 Setting the Audio options ......................73 Setting the Video options ......................75 Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) ................75 　 HDMI 4K/60p signal input setting ....................76 Changing the channel level while listening ................76 Using the MULTI-ZONE controls ....................

  • Page 73: Setting The Audio Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting What it does Option(s) Setting the Audio options 　 TREBLE c –6 to +6 (dB) d Adjusts the amount of treble. There are a number of additional sound settings you can make using the AUDIO PARAMETER menu. The <a>...
  • Page 74 Using other functions 　 a The adjustment can be made only when TONE is set to ON. Setting What it does Option(s) b ! The default value changes depending on the type of input (page 79 　 Some audio sources include ultra-low bass tones. Set the LFE attenu- ! When ON is selected, the Sound Retriever effect is optimized based on the bitrate information of the contents input to the ator as necessary to prevent the ultra-low bass tones from distorting c OFF/ –20dB/ –15dB/...

  • Page 75: Setting The Video Options

    Using other functions 　 Setting the Video options Switching the output (OUTPUT PARAMETER) 　 Resolution can be set here. Select the settings according to your preference. You can press OUT P. to switch the output of speaker terminals or HDMI terminals to be played. Switching the speaker terminals Important ! Note that if an option cannot be selected on the VIDEO PARAMETER menu, it is unavailable due to the current...

  • Page 76: Hdmi 4K/60P Signal Input Setting

    Using other functions 　 Switching the HDMI output Changing the channel level while listening 　 Set which terminal to use when outputting video and audio signals from the HDMI output terminals. Using the channel level settings, you can adjust the overall balance of your speaker system, an important factor The HDMI OUT 1 terminal is compatible with the Control with HDMI function.

  • Page 77: Using The Multi-Zone Controls

    Using other functions 　 ZONE 2 remote controls Using the MULTI-ZONE controls 　 Before operation, hold down Z2 on the remote control (for 1.5 seconds) until the remote control LED flashes one The following steps use the front panel controls to adjust the sub zone volume and select sources. See ZONE 2 time.

  • Page 78: Making An Audio Or A Video Recording

    Using other functions 　 Making an audio or a video recording Using the sleep timer 　 You can make an audio or a video recording from the built-in tuner, or from an audio or video source connected to The sleep timer switches the receiver into standby after a specified amount of time so you can fall asleep without the receiver (such as a CD player or TV).

  • Page 79: Resetting The System

    Using other functions 　 Setting Default Resetting the system 　 Volume Limit Use this procedure to reset all the receiver’s settings to the factory default. Use the front panel controls to do this. Mute Level FULL Set MULTI-ZONE to MULTI ZONE OFF. Phase Control ! Disconnect the iPod and USB memory device from the receiver beforehand.

  • Page 80: Controlling The Rest Of Your System

    　 　 Controlling the rest of your system 　 About the Remote Setup menu ....................81 Operating multiple receivers ......................81 Setting the remote to control other components............... 81 　 Selecting preset codes directly ..................... 81 Programming signals from other remote controls ..............82 Erasing one of the remote control button settings ..............

  • Page 81: About The Remote Setup Menu

    If you can’t find a preset code that matches the component you want to control, you can still teach the remote If you have multiple Pioneer receivers, amplifiers, etc., this setting can be used to prevent other units from individual commands from another remote control (see...

  • Page 82: Programming Signals From Other Remote Controls

    (note that some signals may take more memory than others). The remote can store about 120 preset codes from other components (this has been tested with codes of Pioneer 　...

  • Page 83: Using All Zone Standby

    Use this procedure to reset all the remote control’s settings to the factory default. Also, when using separate Pioneer amplifiers/receivers for the sub zones, they can also be set to standby ! When preset codes are set, all the signals learned in the input function buttons are cleared. This function is simultaneously.

  • Page 84: Controlling Components

    Controlling the rest of your system 　 TV and Audio/Video components Controlling components 　 This remote control can control components after entering the proper codes (see Setting the remote to control HDD/BDR/ Button(s) TV (Monitor) BD/DVD SAT/CATV other components page 81 for more on this).
  • Page 85 Controlling the rest of your system 　 Audio/Video components TV (Projector) 　 Button(s) CD/CD-R/SACD MD/DAT TAPE Button(s) TV (Projector) u SOURCE POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF POWER ON/OFF u SOURCE POWER ON Number buttons numerics numerics numerics — MOVIE CLEAR STANDARD 　...

  • Page 86: The Mcacc Pro Menu

    　 　 The MCACC PRO menu 　 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu .............. 87 Automatic MCACC (Expert)......................87 Manual MCACC setup ........................88 　 Checking MCACC Data ........................91 Data Management ......................... 92...

  • Page 87: Making Receiver Settings From The Mcacc Pro Menu

    Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu page 87 The MCACC (Multi Channel ACoustic Calibration) PRO system was developed in Pioneer’s laboratories with Select the parameters you want to set. the aim of making it possible for home users to perform adjustments of the same level as in a studio easily and Use i/j to select the item, then use k/l to set.

  • Page 88: Manual Mcacc Setup

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Connect the microphone to the MCACC SETUP MIC jack on the front panel. Make sure ‘OK’ is selected, then press ENTER. 　 Make sure there are no obstacles between the speakers and the microphone. A progress report is displayed on-screen while the receiver outputs more test tones to determine the optimum receiver settings.

  • Page 89: Fine Channel Level

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Select ‘Manual MCACC’ from the MCACC PRO menu. Select each channel in turn and adjust the distance as necessary. 　 Making receiver settings from the MCACC PRO menu page 87 if you’re not already at this screen. Use k/l to adjust the delay of the speaker you selected to match the reference speaker.

  • Page 90: Acoustic Calibration Eq Adjust

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 ! Type B: Reverb characteristics for different channels Acoustic Calibration EQ Adjust 　 ! Default setting: ON/0.0dB (all channels/bands) Front L Level Acoustic Calibration Equalization is a kind of room equalizer for your speakers (excluding the subwoofer). It Front R works by measuring the acoustic characteristics of your room and neutralizing the ambient characteristics that can color the original source material (providing a ‘flat’...

  • Page 91: Checking Mcacc Data

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 If you selected ‘Reverb View’, you can check the reverb characteristics for each channel. Speaker Setting 　 Press RETURN when you’re done. Use this to display the speaker size and number of speakers. See Speaker Setting page 94 for more on this.

  • Page 92: Data Management

    The MCACC PRO menu 　 Group Delay Copying MCACC preset data 　 Use this to display the calibrated speaker group delay results. See Better sound using Phase Control page If you want to manually adjust the Acoustic Calibration EQ (see Manual MCACC setup page 88 ), we recom-...

  • Page 93: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus

    　 　 The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Making receiver settings from the System Setup menu ............94 Manual speaker setup ........................94 MHL Setup ............................96 　 The Other Setup menu ........................96 Making network settings using Safari..................98 Using Safari to set a friendly name ....................

  • Page 94: The System Setup And Other Setup Menus Making Receiver Settings From The System Setup Menu

    Using the MULTI-ZONE controls page 77 ! HDMI Setup – Synchronizes this receiver with your Pioneer component supporting Control with HDMI (page 69 ! Manual SP Setup – Sets the type of connection used for surround back terminals and the size, number dis- If you selected 7.2ch/5.2.2ch, 7.2ch SB/FW, or Speaker B in Step 2, select the placement of...

  • Page 95: Channel Level

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 — If you have a subwoofer and like lots of bass, it may seem logical to select LARGE for your front speakers Channel Level and PLUS for the subwoofer. This may not, however, yield the best bass results. Depending on the speaker 　...

  • Page 96: Mhl Setup

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Auto Power Down MHL Setup 　 The power can be set to turn off automatically if no operation has been performed for a specific amount of time Select whether or not to switch the input automatically to the MHL input when an MHL-compatible device is with no audio or video signals being input to the receiver.

  • Page 97: Software Update

    ! If an update file is provided on the Pioneer website, download it onto your computer. When downloading an Using USB memory, update the software while looking at the front panel display on update file from the Pioneer website onto your computer, the file will be in ZIP format. Unzip the ZIP file before 　...

  • Page 98: Making Network Settings Using Safari

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Remote Control Mode Setup Making network settings using Safari 　 ! Default setting: 1 Launch Safari on your computer. This sets this receiver’s remote control mode to prevent erroneous operation when multiple units of the receiver are being used.

  • Page 99: Using Safari To Set A Friendly Name

    The System Setup and Other Setup menus 　 Press Start. Using Safari to set a friendly name 　 The firmware update prepare screen is displayed. If the screen does not switch automatically, click Click here. Launch Safari on your computer. Press Bookmark icon.
  • Page 100 　 　 　 Troubleshooting ..........................101 Power ............................101 No sound ............................101 　 Other audio problems .........................102 BT AUDIO ............................103 Video .............................103 Settings ............................103 Professional Calibration EQ graphical output ................104 Display ............................104 Remote control ..........................104 HDMI .............................104 MHL ...............................105 Built-in AVNavigator ........................105 USB interface ..........................106 iPod ...............................106 Network............................106...

  • Page 101: Faq Troubleshooting

    The MCACC PRO the receiver from the wall and call a Pioneer authorized independent service company. ing the checks listed below, ask your nearest Pioneer authorized independent service company to carry out repair indicator blinks and the main power 　...

  • Page 102: Other Audio Problems

    　 Symptom Remedy Other audio problems 　 No sound from surround back Check that the surround back speakers are set to LARGE or SMALL, and the surround speakers. speakers are not set to NO (see Speaker Setting page 94 Symptom Remedy Check the speaker connections (see Connecting the speakers...

  • Page 103: Bt Audio

    　 Symptom Remedy Settings 　 No HDZONE sound is output. With HDZONE, multi-channel audio may not be output. In this case, set the audio output setting of your playback device to 2-channel PCM. Symptom Remedy The Auto MCACC Setup continually The ambient noise level may be too high.

  • Page 104: Professional Calibration Eq Graphical Output

    　 Symptom Remedy Professional Calibration EQ graphical output 　 Other components can’t be operated If the battery ran down, the preset codes may have been cleared. Re-enter the preset Symptom Remedy with the system remote. codes. The preset code may be incorrect. Redo the procedure for entering preset codes. The reverb characteristics graph There are cases where the graph does not appear flat (even when selecting ALL CH ADJ after EQ calibration does not appear...

  • Page 105: Mhl

    　 Symptom Remedy 　 Noisy or distorted picture. Sometimes a video deck may output a noisy video signal (during scanning, for example), or the video quality may just be poor (with some video game units, for example). The Symptom Remedy picture quality may also depend on the settings, etc.

  • Page 106: Usb Interface

    　 USB interface iPod 　 Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy The folders/files stored on a The folders/files are currently stored Store the folders/files in the FAT region. iPod is not recognized. This receiver recognizes the iPod as Switch off and on again this receiver. USB memory device are not in a region other than the FAT (File a fraud.
  • Page 107 　 Symptom Cause Remedy Symptom Cause Remedy 　 The audio files stored on Windows Media Player 11 or Install Windows Media Player 11 or Windows Media Player Audio playback is undesir- The audio file currently being played Check whether the audio file was recorded in a format sup- components on the net- Windows Media Player 12 is not cur- 12 on your PC...

  • Page 108: Wireless Lan

    　 Symptom Cause Remedy Wireless LAN 　 This unit cannot be — An Internet connection is required for both the mobile selected from the Spotify digital device and this unit. Symptoms Causes Remedies application. Connect the mobile digital device by Wi-Fi to the wireless Network cannot be SSID uses double-byte characters This receiver is compatible only with single-byte alphanu-...
  • Page 109 　 　 Additional information 　 About Wi-Fi ..........................110 ® SABRE DAC ..........................110 About HDMI ..........................110 　 HTC Connect ..........................110 About iPod ...........................110 Windows 8 ...........................111 MHL ...............................111 About Bluetooth wireless technology ..................111 Software license notice .......................111 Surround sound formats ......................113 Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal formats ......

  • Page 110: About Wi-Fi

    Additional information 　 About Wi-Fi HTC Connect ® 　 　 　 The Wi-Fi CERTIFIED Logo is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance. HTC, HTC Connect and the HTC Connect logo are trademarks of HTC Corporation. About iPod The Wi-Fi Protected Setup Identifier Mark is a certification mark of Wi-Fi Alliance. AirPlay works with iPhone, iPad, and iPod touch with iOS 4.3.3 or later, Mac with OS X Mountain Lion or later, SABRE DAC and PC with iTunes 10.2.2 or later.

  • Page 111: Windows 8

    The Spotify software is subject to third party licenses found here: www.spotify.com/connect/third-party-licenses ® The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. and any use of such marks by PIONEER CORPORATION is under license. Other trademarks and trade names are those of their respective owners.
  • Page 112 Additional information 　 and with the following additions to the disclaimer: About Performance Audio Framework ! There is no warranty against interference with your enjoyment of the library or against infringement. There 　 Copyright (C) 2004-2014 Texas Instruments Incorporated - http://www.ti.com/ is no warranty that our efforts or the library will fulfill any of your particular purposes or needs.

  • Page 113: Surround Sound Formats

    Additional information 　 Surround sound formats Auto Surround, ALC and Stream Direct with different input signal 　 formats Below is a brief description of the main surround sound formats you’ll find on BDs, DVDs, satellite, cable and terrestrial broadcasts, and video cassettes. The following charts show what you will hear with different input signal formats, depending on the Stream Direct mode (see Using Stream Direct...

  • Page 114: Speaker Setting Guide

    However, if all the speakers are pointed 　 towards the listening position, the sound field will seem cramped. Testing by the Pioneer Multi-channel Research Dolby Atmos format...

  • Page 115: The Mcacc Pro Menu About Messages Displayed When Using Network Functions

    Additional information 　 Status messages Descriptions Positional relationship between speakers and monitor 　 This is displayed when you have attempted to register a file in the Favorites folder but the Favorite List Full Favorites folder is already full. Position of front speakers and monitor The front speakers should be as equidistant as possible to the monitor.

  • Page 116: Glossary

    Additional information 　 DTS-HD High Resolution Audio Glossary A high definition audio technology by which signals can be transferred over HDMI cables. 　 DTS-ES Audio formats/Decoding DTS-ES (the ES stands for Extended Surround) is a decoder that is capable of decoding both DTS-ES Discrete 6.1 and DTS-ES Matrix 6.1 encoded sources.
  • Page 117 With this software, you can play back files stored on the PC through various devices wherever you like in your Control with HDMI function home. Synchronized operations below with a Control with HDMI-compatible Pioneer TV or Blu-ray Disc player are pos- This software can be downloaded from Microsoft’s website. 　...

  • Page 118: Features Index

    Additional information 　 AirPlay Features index 　 Using AirPlay on iPod touch, iPhone, iPad, and iTunes page 63 Wireless LAN AVNavigator Connecting to the network through LAN interface page 35 How to use the built-in AVNavigator page 39 Playback High Resolution audio file ECO MODE 1, 2 About playable file formats page 68...

  • Page 119: Specifications

    Additional information 　 Bluetooth Section Specifications 　 Version ........................ Bluetooth Specification Ver. 2.1 + EDR Output ..........................Bluetooth Specification Class 2 Amplifier section Estimated line-of-sight transmission distance* ....................About 10 m Continuous average power output* *The line-of-sight transmission distance is an estimate. Actual transmission distances supported may differ 8 W .............................130 W** per channel depending on surrounding conditions.
  • Page 120 Additional information 　 Number of Furnished Parts 　 MCACC Setup microphone .............................. 1 Remote control unit ................................1 AAA size IEC R03 dry cell batteries ..........................2 AM loop antenna ................................1 FM wire antenna ................................1 　 Power cord CD-ROM Quick start guide Safety Brochure...

  • Page 121: Preset Code List

    Protron 0055 TMK 0004, 0006 Proview 0068 TNCi 0099 Pulsar 0004, 0011, 0099 Toshiba 0026, 0028, 0036, Pioneer 0004, 0006, 0113, Concerto 0004, 0006 GFM 0080, 0084 Luxman 0004, 0006 Quasar 0003, 0010, 0105 0038, 0040, 0043, 0102 0233, 0252, 0275, 0291, 0305...
  • Page 122 ABS 1017 Gateway 1017 Mind 1017 Sansui 1014, 1019 Adventura 1005 GE 1002, 1004 Mitsubishi 1010 Sanyo 1001, 1002 Pioneer 2014, 2197, 2256 Daewoo 2021, 2087 KLH 2070, 2080 Rowa 2071 Aiwa 1005 GOI 1029 Motorola 1004 Sears 1001, 1003, 1004...
  • Page 123 Jebsee 6122 Myrio 6077, 6078 AV Receiver Bell & Howell 6122 Director 6073 Jerrold 6073, 6072, 6122 Noos 6040 Bright House 6074, 6029 Emerson 6122 Knology 6029 Pioneer 5096 (ID 1), 5097 (ID 2), 5098 (ID 3), 5099 (ID 4),...
  • Page 124 253 Alexandra Road, #04-01, Singapore 159936 TEL: 65-6472-7555 PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 <ARB7603-A>...
  • Page 125 Quick Start Guide Guide rapide Register your product at http://www.pioneerelectronics.com (US) http://www.pioneerelectronics.ca (Canada) AV Receiver Récepteur AV...
  • Page 126 English VENTILATION CAUTION Thank you for buying this Pioneer product. This Quick Start Guide includes instructions for basic connections and operations to When installing this unit, make sure to leave space allow simple use of the receiver. For detailed descriptions of the receiver, see the “Operating Instructions” provided on the...
  • Page 127 Connection and initial setup Perform connection and initial settings in any of the ways listed below. Follow the guidance of the built-in Follow the instructions in the Use “Start-up Navi” app to perform AVNavigator to perform connection booklet to perform connection connection and initial settings and initial settings and initial settings...
  • Page 128 If you have a Mac/PC Connecting to the network through LAN interface Plugging in the receiver After connecting to a LAN, connect the power cord of the Internet receiver to a power outlet. Modem Plug the supplied power cord into the AC IN socket on the Router back of the receiver.

  • Page 129: Operating Environment

    Enter number in 2 above in the field in Operating environment Launching the built-in AVNavigator Internet Explorer shown below and then press • AVNavigator can be used in the following environments. Operate AVNavigator by following the screen prompts of your the ENTER key.
  • Page 130 Follow the booklet instructions to perform connection and initial settings Connecting up Placing the Speakers L – Front Left C – Center TMdL TMdR R – Front Right SL – Surround Left SR – Surround Right SBL – Surround back Left SBR –...
  • Page 131 Connecting up Center Connecting the speakers Front Right Subwoofer Front Left (SW) • You can use speakers with a nominal impedance between LINE LEVEL Bare wire connections INPUT Twist exposed wire strands together. Loosen terminal and insert exposed wire. Tighten terminal. PRE OUT SUBWOOFER 10 mm...

  • Page 132: Connecting A Tv And Playback Components

    TRIGGER you an electrical shock. Check the power cord once in a (OUTPUT 12 V SPEAKERS while. When you find it damaged, ask your nearest Pioneer CONTROL TOTAL 150 mA MAX) authorized service center or your dealer for a replacement.
  • Page 133 Initial Setup Before you start Automatically setting up for surround sound (MCACC) Press MAIN RECEIVER on the remote control, Put the batteries in the remote control. The Auto Multi-Channel ACoustic Calibration (MCACC) setup uses the supplied setup microphone to measure and analyze then press the ENTER button.
  • Page 134 Basic playback Switch on the playback component. Multichannel playback To enjoy the many functions of the E.g.) Turn the Blu-ray Disc player connected to the HDMI BD IN terminal on. unit to the fullest extent STANDBY/ON SOURCE Switch the input of the receiver. ALL ZONE STBY E.g.) Press BD to select the BD input.
  • Page 135 (The power turns off in 5 seconds after the power is turned on. devices are unresponsive. The receiver’s setting will be maintained.) Also try replugging the power cord of the connecting devices. © 2015 PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION. All rights reserved.
  • Page 136 (Canada) PIONEER ELECTRONICS AUSTRALIA PTY. LTD. 5 Arco Lane, Heatherton, Victoria, 3202, Australia, TEL: (03) 9586-6300 PIONEER ELECTRONICS DE MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. Blvd.Manuel Avila Camacho 138 10 piso Col.Lomas de Chapultepec, Mexico, D.F. 11000 TEL: 55-9178-4270 K002_B3_En © 2015 PIONEER HOME ELECTRONICS CORPORATION.
  • Page 137 With the Class D amplifier and the Rigid Trans-Stabilizer, the SC-91 AV receiver presents a powerful home theater performance. In the ® ideal reproduction environment created by MCACC Pro’s Full Band Phase Control, experience a new level of surround sound with ®...
  • Page 138 › CUSTOM CONTROL PARTNERS › › › › › › › Control4 and the Control4 logo are registered trademarks of › Control4 Corporation. › Crestron and the Crestron logo are registered trademark of Crestron Electronics, Inc. › AMX and the AMX logo are trademarks of AMX, LLC registered in ›...

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